Anaïs Lameche

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Anaïs Lameche


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Anaïs Helena Kretz Lameche
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Born = birth date and age|1987|8|19
French Alps, France
Voice_type = Contralto
Genre = Pop, Dance
Occupation = Singer Dancer
Years_active = 2001-2005
Label = Sony BMG, Columbia, (Music World)(2001-2005)
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Associated_acts = Play
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Anaïs Helena Kretz Lameche (born August 19, 1987 in French Alps, France) was an original member of the Swedish pop group Play from the band's formation in 2001 to its disbanding in late 2005.

In 2001 Play's first single "Us Against The World" was featured on the new at the time Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie Holiday in the sun. Us Against the worls was followed by "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" a cover of a Diana Ross song.The song featured Chris Trousdale from Dreamstreet and was frequently played on raido disney.

In 2002 the album Play was released it contained the singles plus 5 other songs.

In 2003 Replay was released with 2 big hits "Whole Again" and "I Must not chace the boys" it also features another Diana Ross cover "Aint No Mountain High Enough" also after Replay's release Faye Hamlin quit the group to pursue her education and modeling and was re-placed with Janet Leon.

In 2004 Don't stop the music was released with the single being "Evergirl" for nickeloden's new show that was never aired. There was also a duet with Aaron Carter "Every Little Step" They also redid "Ain't No Mountain High" with Janet Leon.

In Late 2005 the christmas album Playin' around the christmas tree with 10 of their favorite christmas songs. It also was their last new recorded album.

Anaïs was asked to join Play by Play's manager, Laila Bagge, who discovered Anaïs at her dancing school after the Lameche family settled in Täby, Sweden. Anaïs' older sister, Amanda Lameche, had already worked with Laila Bagge and had released a pop record in the United States.

In Play, Anaïs sang alto harmonies and some solos. She was the oldest member of the band. Recently, Anaïs has tried her hand at modeling. Anaïs is now doing a solo project like her former Play band members Faye Hamlin, Anna Sundstrand and Rosie Munter.

External links

* [http://www.play-central.com Official group website]
* [http://anaiskretz.wordpress.com Anais fan site]